The Boat House at Middleton Hall
Middleton Hall, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7LF, North East England
Nestled in Northumberland, less than 30 minutes from Wooler, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick, is the rural village of Belford.
An excellent spot for romantic getaways and solo adventures, the thriving wildlife and beautiful coastline are a short drive away.
When holidaying in Northumberland, The Boat House will provide the perfect base. Featuring stunning interiors, modern appliances and free on-site parking, this delightful studio has it all, including a balcony overlooking a lake that reflects the beautiful starry skies above.
Stay & gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
Accommodation provider
Host And Stay
Host and Stay offers a wide variety of accommodation options across the UK, many of which are located in dark sky areas and run by stargazing friendly providers.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hostandstay.co.uk
Local light pollution
The Boat House at Middleton Hall is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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